Can't Wait!

Nosogirl · 11-01-2009, 09:08 PM

Hi all,
To introduce I live in upstate NY in my garage. A girl can't be any more at home than in my 6 bay club house surrounded by my tools n toys! My stable already includes an 87 944, 06 WRX, 01 Range Rover, 99 Amigo and 00 3500, among a few other guests. Story is I'm in the works of adding an s2k to my garage family! (its a birthday gift to my self

) I'm hoping to buy end of winter to spring time. The car will be garage kept, summer driven only and will only suffer sum modification

because the car will be strickly summer, I don't see the need to purchase just as the new york winter approches. yuck. Not to mention the winter punching bag of my stable (99 izusu amigo) is getting a fresh coat, and is currently dismembered in the bay I hope to park my new toy in. I will begin my searching early january (as of right now) for an 04 or newer s2k in white w/ tan interior between 0-36k w a clean title for 17-22 grand, depending on how my finances fair through the winter months. any recommendations on what i should keep an eye out for or anything that would be useful to have in my garage specifically for working on s2ks? and whatcha all think about buying dealer vs. private?
Thanx 4 reading the ramble,
stay fast
TH

J'sS2K · 11-01-2009, 09:36 PM

We have a rich girl on board!

Welcome!

Call me!

yashooa · 11-01-2009, 10:28 PM

A rich, mechanically inclined girl. Even BETTA!
I saw an 04 white and tan and it was gorgeous.
Nice choice. The price was 17,900 with 40k miles.

jake2k · 11-01-2009, 10:38 PM

White S's look amazing good taste but i saw go with black interior it hides stains and wear better than tan would thus helping keep the value up. Other than that good luck looking and welcome.

S2K Reborn · 11-01-2009, 11:47 PM

Will u marry me?

Lol jk welcome

InerTech · 11-02-2009, 03:49 AM

and let the leg humping begin... Congrats on the car hope it works out for ya.

toms2000 · 11-02-2009, 07:00 AM

You might get a much better price now
as opposed to waiting for spring. Prices typicallay go up
as warmer weather approaches.

gomarlins3 · 11-02-2009, 07:26 AM

Welcome to the site. Good luck with the search.

AP2FTW · 11-02-2009, 08:17 AM

well hello there

Nosogirl · 11-02-2009, 04:40 PM

rich girl. lol. i wish. thanx for the welcomes all.

chazdawg35 · 11-02-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nosogirl

rich girl. lol. i wish. thanx for the welcomes all.

Welcome Rich Girl! LOL, anyway I have alot of family and friends in upstate N.Y. where are you at? I would buy a S2K from a non-winter state less rust

AeroS2000 · 11-02-2009, 06:24 PM

i want to race your 87 944 with my 88 mr2. the only tool you need is a rachet and a 17 mm socket for oil change. s2000 filter wrench will come in handy too.

Neil · 11-02-2009, 06:27 PM

Welcome

Nosogirl · 11-02-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazdawg35

Welcome Rich Girl! LOL, anyway I have alot of family and friends in upstate N.Y. where are you at? I would buy a S2K from a non-winter state less rust

well i live near kinston ny right now, but originaly Im from ithaca and i go back there alot.

Billypat · 11-02-2009, 08:10 PM

Welcome upstater! don't wait. If you have to go south to get one. Thats what I did.
Bill

chazdawg35 · 11-02-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nosogirl

well i live near kinston ny right now, but originaly Im from ithaca and i go back there alot.

Cool, most of them are near Albany. Ithaca is nice in the fall, apple pie and hot cider.

sfkjeld · 11-03-2009, 03:13 AM

Tan on white, my fave. I was in a hurry when I bought my silver car last year, so did not have the luxury of holding out.

Here are a few thoughts on acquiring one. First, in terms of $$, your timing could not be better. You will save $2-3k buying one in the next 4months vs spring.

Next, I think buying one from a dealer is a mistake. You are obviously mechanically inclined, and these cars really don't need expensive warranties. As opposed to Boxsters for example (out of your mind to start one without a drivetrain warranty). Suggest you avoid dealers.

Here is a search tool that will hit a number of Craigslists all at once.

http://crazedlist.org

Very useful when in pursuit of a specific car like this.

Just me maybe, but I like original owner cars and like to see service records. I don't like buying cars from Boy Racer types either. I always ask the owner to drive a few miles first, during a test drive. If they thrash the car, hitting Vtech regularly (especially before 3 bars on the temp gauge), run don't walk, away,

Also, make your offers dependent on the result of a Carfax + pre-purchase inspections. Usually cost 1-2hours of shop time in a good garage. $$ well spent. If you find a low mileage 2004+, especially original owner, unlikely there will be probs. But you never know.

Good luck and keep us posted on your hunt. Gonna be a lot of fun!

toyrunner · 11-03-2009, 06:41 AM

Im in

! Nosogirl, Welcome to the Forum. -Ken

11-01-2009, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nosogirl Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	Can't Wait! Hi all, To introduce I live in upstate NY in my garage. A girl can't be any more at home than in my 6 bay club house surrounded by my tools n toys! My stable already includes an 87 944, 06 WRX, 01 Range Rover, 99 Amigo and 00 3500, among a few other guests. Story is I'm in the works of adding an s2k to my garage family! (its a birthday gift to my self ) I'm hoping to buy end of winter to spring time. The car will be garage kept, summer driven only and will only suffer sum modification because the car will be strickly summer, I don't see the need to purchase just as the new york winter approches. yuck. Not to mention the winter punching bag of my stable (99 izusu amigo) is getting a fresh coat, and is currently dismembered in the bay I hope to park my new toy in. I will begin my searching early january (as of right now) for an 04 or newer s2k in white w/ tan interior between 0-36k w a clean title for 17-22 grand, depending on how my finances fair through the winter months. any recommendations on what i should keep an eye out for or anything that would be useful to have in my garage specifically for working on s2ks? and whatcha all think about buying dealer vs. private? Thanx 4 reading the ramble, stay fast TH

11-01-2009, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,537	We have a rich girl on board! Welcome! Call me! __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount. For everything else, you're on your own! www.getgopod.com

11-01-2009, 10:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
jake2k Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: south texas Posts: 128	White S's look amazing good taste but i saw go with black interior it hides stains and wear better than tan would thus helping keep the value up. Other than that good luck looking and welcome. __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean

11-01-2009, 11:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
S2K Reborn Tx Tech Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waco, Tx Posts: 365	Will u marry me? Lol jk welcome __________________

11-02-2009, 03:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
InerTech Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 102	and let the leg humping begin... Congrats on the car hope it works out for ya. __________________

11-01-2009, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
yashooa Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 78	A rich, mechanically inclined girl. Even BETTA! I saw an 04 white and tan and it was gorgeous. Nice choice. The price was 17,900 with 40k miles.

11-02-2009, 07:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
toms2000 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Providence, NJ Posts: 86	You might get a much better price now as opposed to waiting for spring. Prices typicallay go up as warmer weather approaches. __________________

11-02-2009, 07:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,291	Welcome to the site. Good luck with the search. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

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11-02-2009, 04:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nosogirl Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	rich girl. lol. i wish. thanx for the welcomes all.

11-02-2009, 06:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
AeroS2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 200	i want to race your 87 944 with my 88 mr2. the only tool you need is a rachet and a 17 mm socket for oil change. s2000 filter wrench will come in handy too. __________________ Once before I saw this car But only in my mind. It did not exist Yet I could feel its power And now that its real It races with my soul Midship Roundabout 2

11-02-2009, 06:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,514	Welcome

11-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Billypat Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Conklin, NY Posts: 8	Welcome upstater! don't wait. If you have to go south to get one. Thats what I did. Bill

11-03-2009, 03:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
sfkjeld Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 232	Tan on white, my fave. I was in a hurry when I bought my silver car last year, so did not have the luxury of holding out. Here are a few thoughts on acquiring one. First, in terms of $$, your timing could not be better. You will save $2-3k buying one in the next 4months vs spring. Next, I think buying one from a dealer is a mistake. You are obviously mechanically inclined, and these cars really don't need expensive warranties. As opposed to Boxsters for example (out of your mind to start one without a drivetrain warranty). Suggest you avoid dealers. Here is a search tool that will hit a number of Craigslists all at once. http://crazedlist.org Very useful when in pursuit of a specific car like this. Just me maybe, but I like original owner cars and like to see service records. I don't like buying cars from Boy Racer types either. I always ask the owner to drive a few miles first, during a test drive. If they thrash the car, hitting Vtech regularly (especially before 3 bars on the temp gauge), run don't walk, away, Also, make your offers dependent on the result of a Carfax + pre-purchase inspections. Usually cost 1-2hours of shop time in a good garage. $$ well spent. If you find a low mileage 2004+, especially original owner, unlikely there will be probs. But you never know. Good luck and keep us posted on your hunt. Gonna be a lot of fun! Last edited by sfkjeld; 11-03-2009 at 04:02 AM.

11-03-2009, 06:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 63	Im in ! Nosogirl, Welcome to the Forum. -Ken __________________ 2005 Honda s2000 : Invidia 70mm TP, CF air intake plate, K&N Filter / Mod. Box, OBX ST Brace, CF coil Cover, BLK Emblems, Clear side marker Lights w/ LED Bulbs, Voodoo Shift Knob, For Sale Invidia N1 / Ti Dual Exhaust, For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer 2008 Toyota Tacoma SR5 / Prerunner Last edited by toyrunner; 11-03-2009 at 06:43 AM.

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